Start Your Day Strong: 6 Hip-Strengthening Moves for Those 55+
TL;DR
The article argues that floor stretches alone aren’t enough for hip health after 55 and offers six standing, weight‑bearing exercises to rebuild hip strength: hip hikes, standing pelvic tilt against a wall, squats (with optional weights), heel slides, lateral lunges, and sit‑to‑stands. Start with body weight and progress to resistance (dumbbells, bands) while aiming for 2–3 days per week of strength work to support bone health and joint function, all through upright movements that mirror daily tasks.
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